What is a prototype?

A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:

Proof of Concept

Explorations that test ideas and functionality.

Functional Prototype

Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.

Appearance Prototype

Looks like the final product, but is not functional.

Design Prototype

Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.

Production Prototype

Appearance, function, and manufacturing methods match the final product.

Prototype Gallery

These photos and videos provide a detailed look at this project’s development.

About

Note: the app you see is not the final version; actually, it's not ready yet and we're currently still working on it. We'll keep you updated about that!

Note: the machine you see in the video is still a prototype - it is not the final version. As this campaign goes on, we'll be still working on it, making changes and improvements. We'll keep you updated about that, too!

Risks and challenges

Making something out of nothing is always hard and pretty risky though decades of experience have taught us many things and now the only risks we face are connected to delivery times. As it happens, we can already start manufacturing: we have agreements with every company we needed to get in touch with. You see, we’re going to start producing our machines even before the end of this campaign because we do strongly believe in this project and we intend to allow you to train with your Dragonet as soon as possible.
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